Leonardo Carries Out First Flight of MAIR Missile Warning Sensor
MAIR provides a spherical warning coverage around the carrier platform and also provides an imaging capability.
Between four and six MAIR sensors are distributed around a platform for 360 degree missile-defense coverage. (Photo: Leonardo)
Between four and six MAIR sensors are distributed around a platform for 360 degree missile-defense coverage. (Photo: Leonardo)

Leonardo has carried out the first flight of its new Multiple Aperture Infra-Red (MAIR) system. It was installed on a testbed helicopter to demonstrate an initial ability to collect data during flight.